Help me spend $40...

DeezNittles · **on:** June 06, 2013, 12:28:23 AM

I have an agreement with the missus that I will only spend what is left in my slush fund on MTs for the remained of the year. As it is, I am down to my last $40. I come to you all seeking guidance as to the best way to spend it in the MT Realm. I am eyeing a Gerber Flik... But I can probably be persuaded otherwise. I have a considerable number of Leatherman and a variety of SAKs. So I am asking what you would buy if you only had $40 to spend on MTs for the remainer of the year?

Many Thanks!

enki_ck · **Reply #1 on:** June 06, 2013, 12:34:24 AM

I would buy the wife flowers, some tasty candy, make her a nice dinner and try to persuade her to raise the multi allowance.

derekmac · **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2013, 12:40:52 AM

Don't forget the wine, that'll help get the limit raised!

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PTRSAK · **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2013, 01:16:40 AM

It's times like this that being divorced don't seem all that bad..

enki_ck · **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2013, 01:22:44 AM

Quote from: derekmac on June 06, 2013, 12:40:52 AM

Don't forget the wine, that'll help get the limit raised!

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How could I forget the wine.

On a more serious note, have you considered the Gerber Balance? It seems to get good reviews here and it's around the $40 mark on eBay.

Monrogue · **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2013, 05:45:26 AM

Do you have a Rebar? It's the only multitool I can think of that is around $40. It sounds like you're looking to get something besides a Leatherman or SAK though, but I don't know of many others. I'm not that knowledgeable of any MTs besides LM and Vic

3rdpig · **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2013, 07:48:54 AM

Personally I didn't care for the Flik or the Freehand. I sold the Flik, still have the BO Freehand. The pliers are great, the blades mediocre and the tools horrible. The best thing about the Freehand other than the pliers is the scissors and the prybar, and the Flik doesn't even have the prybar. Don't even start me on the can opener or phillips screwdriver, possibly the worst on any tool I've ever owned.

Of all the tools I've seen recently for $40 I think I'd go with the Rebar or a new SAK Deluxe Tinker, or whatever floats your boat in the SAK line.

captain spaulding · **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2013, 09:38:10 AM

Quote from: Monrogue on June 06, 2013, 05:45:26 AM

Do you have a Rebar? It's the only multitool I can think of that is around $40. It sounds like you're looking to get something besides a Leatherman or SAK though, but I don't know of many others. I'm not that knowledgeable of any MTs besides LM and Vic

I was thinking Rebar as well.

jojotlc · **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2013, 10:56:15 AM

...

a nice pink style ps or squirt, and give it to wifey.
will get it as a mark for her support all these time and always be on your goodside...
Just think of it as a long term investment...

DeezNittles · **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2013, 11:33:46 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on June 06, 2013, 09:38:10 AM

Quote from: Monrogue on June 06, 2013, 05:45:26 AM
Do you have a Rebar? It's the only multitool I can think of that is around $40. It sounds like you're looking to get something besides a Leatherman or SAK though, but I don't know of many others. I'm not that knowledgeable of any MTs besides LM and Vic

I was thinking Rebar as well.

I do have a Rebar and it is a great tool! I also have a Brand New Deluxe Tinker as well as 3 Deluxe Climbers. The wife has a classic on her keychain and she poached my Wingman for her office.
I recently had a look at a Gerber MP400. Anyone have any thoughts on those?

bmot · **Reply #10 on:** June 06, 2013, 11:51:50 AM

Quote from: DeezNittles on June 06, 2013, 11:33:46 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on June 06, 2013, 09:38:10 AM
Quote from: Monrogue on June 06, 2013, 05:45:26 AM
Do you have a Rebar? It's the only multitool I can think of that is around $40. It sounds like you're looking to get something besides a Leatherman or SAK though, but I don't know of many others. I'm not that knowledgeable of any MTs besides LM and Vic

I was thinking Rebar as well.

I do have a Rebar and it is a great tool! I also have a Brand New Deluxe Tinker as well as 3 Deluxe Climbers. The wife has a classic on her keychain and she poached my Wingman for her office.
I recently had a look at a Gerber MP400. Anyone have any thoughts on those?

The MP400 is a good choisem also. Got one not so long ago, and I really like it. Those sliding pliers are a joy to fiddle with

DeezNittles · **Reply #11 on:** June 07, 2013, 03:17:26 AM

I just dropped the $40 on a BO Rebar... The one that I already have is Stainless so I figured I'd complete the set

Monrogue · **Reply #12 on:** June 07, 2013, 04:02:36 AM

Quote from: DeezNittles on June 07, 2013, 03:17:26 AM

I just dropped the $40 on a BO Rebar... The one that I already have is Stainless so I figured I'd complete the set

Nice

captain spaulding · **Reply #13 on:** June 07, 2013, 04:44:29 AM

Quote from: DeezNittles on June 07, 2013, 03:17:26 AM

I just dropped the $40 on a BO Rebar... The one that I already have is Stainless so I figured I'd complete the set

Good choice.

powernoodle · **Reply #14 on:** June 07, 2013, 01:10:28 PM

Deez - start collecting spare coins and dollar bills. They add up pretty fast. Take them to a Coinstar machine and convert them to an Amazon gift card (there is no fee to do this). Then buy for yourself whatever you dang want, and Mrs. Nittles won't know the difference.

https://www.coinstar.com/